32 But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality,[a] causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.(A)

Tell the Truth

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors,[b] You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.(B)[c] 34 But I tell you, don’t take an oath at all: either by heaven, because it is God’s throne;

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:32 Gk porneia = fornication, or possibly a violation of Jewish marriage laws
  2. Matthew 5:33 Lit to the ancients
  3. Matthew 5:33 Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21

32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.(A)

Oaths

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,(B) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’(C) 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:(D) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;(E)

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